Tom Hanks' Mother Dies at 84, Actor Pens Touching Message

Los Angeles: Actor Tom Hanks' paid tribute to his mother Janet Marylyn Frager on Instagram following her death at the age of 84.
 

 

This beauty? My mom. She was the difference in many lives. Many lives. We say goodbye to her today. Safe crossing, mom! Hanx.

A photo posted by Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) on Jul 12, 2016 at 10:24am PDT

The 60-year-old Forrest Gump star's wife, Rita Wilson, also shared an image of her husband along with his mom.
 

 

This wonderful lady gave birth to my husband, and three other children. Thank you for bringing my love into the world. She is at peace now.

A photo posted by Rita Wilson (@ritawilson) on Jul 12, 2016 at 10:46am PDT

Ms Frager shared Tom, as well as three other children, Jim, Sandra and Larry, with her ex-husband, Amos Hanks. Tom's father and Ms Frager divorced in 1960. Amos Hanks passed away in 1992.

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